16 Best Active Seed Investors in Turkey in 2025
Seed-stage investing is about recognizing and fueling potential. Startups at this phase need to refine their offerings, expand their teams, and go from founder-led sales to building a real go-to-market engine. After tracking investment activity for 2,500+ funds, our 2025 list spotlights top seed investors who have actively participated in at least 5 seed funding rounds.
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List of 16 top Turkey VCs
Next Ventures is a venture capital fund based in London. They invest in early-stage companies in sectors such as health technology, biotech, manufacturing, advanced tech, pharmaceuticals, and sports and fitness technology. Notable investments include Terra and Testmate Health. Next Ventures aims to support founders looking to make a significant impact in their industries.
Offices:
London (HQ)
San Francisco
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in Turkey:
Revo Capital, based in Amsterdam, invests between €1 million and €6 million in tech startups in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. Managing $188 million, they fund companies from seed to Series C stages. Their portfolio includes Bumper, Builder.ai, Midas, TransferGo, and Getir, targeting sectors like AI, health tech, fintech, and ecommerce.
Offices:
Amsterdam (HQ)
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Unknown
Check Size:
$2.5M - $250M
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Foodtech
Top investments in Turkey:
Tera Portfoy, a venture capital fund based in Istanbul and part of Tera Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş., specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in fintech. Active in the financial sector since 1990, the fund has invested in firms like Fimple. It aims to add value to investments with a strong capital structure, experienced management, and high ethical standards. Leveraging an extensive research team and industry expertise, Tera Portfoy focuses on sustainable client satisfaction.
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$5M - $10M
Industries:
FinTech
Top investments in Turkey:
StartupFon, based in Istanbul, is a venture capital fund investing in early-stage tech startups, particularly in gaming and mobile sectors. Supporting promising Turkish founders, they've funded companies like Fortune Mine Games. As Turkey's first co-investment fund, StartupFon leverages a robust business network to foster startup growth. Additionally, they contribute to the ecosystem through their TechInvestor Academy, offering training and resources for entrepreneurs.
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
FinTech, Crypto & web3, Gaming
Top investments in Turkey:
HEDEF is a venture capital fund based in Istanbul that invests in early-stage startups, focusing on the crypto, web3, and fintech sectors. It provides financial support and strategic guidance to entrepreneurs who face challenges in securing traditional funding. HEDEF's investments include Enqura Information Technologies. The fund aims to promote venture capital and angel investing in the region, offering crucial support to high-potential startups.
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$5M - $10M
Industries:
FinTech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in Turkey:
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A, Series B
Check Size:
$1M - $70M
Industries:
FinTech, Crypto & web3, AI
Top investments in Turkey:
Eksim Ventures is a venture capital fund based in Istanbul, founded in early 2021 by Eksim Holding. Leveraging 35 years of experience, the fund focuses on early-stage investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. Sectors of interest include cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and fintech. Notable investments include Enqura Information Technologies.
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A
Check Size:
$5M - $10M
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in Turkey:
Boğaziçi Ventures, based in Istanbul, is a venture capital fund specializing in seed-stage investments in mobile and gaming tech startups. Founded by experienced tech entrepreneurs, the fund offers financial backing and expert support to help ventures grow internationally. Investments include Lokum Games and Hungri Games. Focused on the Eastern Europe, Turkey, and MENA regions, Boğaziçi Ventures aims to combine traditional capital with innovative tech talent to build strong, enduring businesses and deliver robust returns for investors.
Offices:
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Investment Stage:
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Check Size:
$100k - $500k
Industries:
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Top investments in Turkey:
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Boğaziçi Ventures, based in Istanbul, is a venture capital fund specializing in seed-stage investments in mobile and gaming tech startups. Founded by experienced tech entrepreneurs, the fund offers financial backing and expert support to help ventures grow internationally. Investments include Lokum Games and Hungri Games. Focused on the Eastern Europe, Turkey, and MENA regions, Boğaziçi Ventures aims to combine traditional capital with innovative tech talent to build strong, enduring businesses and deliver robust returns for investors.
Offices:
Istanbul
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Series A
Check Size:
$1M - $5M
Industries:
Health Tech, FinTech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in Turkey:
Sistem Global is a venture capital fund based in Istanbul that invests in early-stage technology startups, primarily in crypto, web3, and fintech. They focus on seed investments with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. Part of a larger group founded in 1996, Sistem Global has offices in multiple cities, including Ankara and Istanbul, and employs over 170 people. The group offers services in corporate finance, tax and audit, legal, and patent support. One of their investments is Enqura Information Technologies.
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed
Check Size:
$1M - $5M
Industries:
FinTech, Crypto & web3
Top investments in Turkey:
ACT Venture Partners is a venture capital fund based in Amsterdam. They invest in early-stage deep-tech startups, particularly those in manufacturing, AI, security, and developer tools. With investment amounts ranging from €0 to €1,000,000, they support companies like Ai Build, Rototip, and Picus Security.
Offices:
Amsterdam (HQ)
London
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed, Unknown
Check Size:
$500k - $10M
Industries:
AI, Biotech, Cybersecurity
Top investments in Turkey:
Logo Ventures is the venture capital arm of Logo Yazılım (IST:LOGO), one of the largest and fastest growing software companies in Turkey, and it manages two venture capital funds.
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed, Series A
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
FinTech, Ecommerce, Technology
Top investments in Turkey:
Teknogirişim GSYF is a venture capital fund based in Istanbul, focusing on early-stage startups in their seed and pre-seed phases. The fund invests in areas such as business intelligence, fintech, and sales and marketing, with variable check sizes. It has backed companies like Fimple, Turan, Adsby, and Akaunting. Managed by Kuveyt Türk Portföy Yönetimi A.Ş., a subsidiary of Kuveyt Türk Katılım Bankası A.Ş., the fund follows international interest-free finance principles and is overseen by an independent advisory board.
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Pre Seed, Seed
Check Size:
$100k - $5M
Industries:
FinTech, Adtech, Sales and Marketing
Top investments in Turkey:
United Payment is a venture capital fund based in Istanbul. It focuses on seed-stage investments in financial technology startups, providing the necessary capital and support for growth. The fund has backed companies like Turan, leveraging its extensive experience and resources. United Payment aims to make financial solutions accessible to all, transforming businesses into fintech leaders. With a culture valuing diversity, cooperation, and transparency, and a team of 350 employees across five countries, the firm strives to build a better financial world.
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
FinTech, Investing
Top investments in Turkey:
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
Hiring and Recruitement
Top investments in Turkey:
Offices:
Istanbul
Investment Stage:
Seed
Check Size:
$2.5M - $5M
Industries:
Hiring and Recruitement
Top investments in Turkey: